Countries by Melon production
Melons, valued for their sweet and refreshing taste, are an essential fruit grown in warm climates across various regions worldwide. The production data for melons in 2023 is curated from the latest available statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) database as of 2025. Increasingly popular for their health benefits and versatility, melons are a staple in many diets, thriving particularly in temperate and subtropical areas.
Global Melon Production
In 2023, global melon production reached around 29.5 million tonnes. Since 1961, when 6.99 million tonnes were produced, the world has seen a significant upward trend in melon production. Key milestones include surpassing 10 million tonnes in the early 1980s and consistently exceeding 20 million tonnes since the early 2000s. Over the years, global efforts in agriculture techniques and expansion of cultivated areas have contributed to this immense growth.
Melon Production by Country
- China leads the world with an astounding production of approximately 14.07 million tonnes, making it the undisputed melon capital.
- India follows as a significant producer with around 1.5 million tonnes, reflecting its extensive agricultural practices.
- Turkey, with its favorable climate for melon cultivation, produced approximately 1.4 million tonnes.
- Kazakhstan contributed around 1.37 million tonnes, showcasing the fruit's adaptability to different environments.
- Canada, despite being ranked at 63, produced 10,351 tonnes of melons demonstrating niche farming success.
| Country | Production (tonnes) | Production per Person (kg) | Harvested Area (ha) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 China |
14,071,555.28 | 10.095 | 387,089 | 36.352 |
 India |
1,498,000 | 1.121 | 68,000 | 22.029 |
 Turkey |
1,403,214 | 16.436 | 54,812 | 25.6 |
 Kazakhstan |
1,371,382.19 | 75.052 | 54,575 | 25.128 |
 Brazil |
862,387 | 4.116 | 30,535 | 28.243 |
 Guatemala |
850,356.66 | 49.148 | 39,600 | 21.474 |
 Afghanistan |
795,100.45 | 25.181 | 73,628 | 10.799 |
 Italy |
762,580 | 12.618 | 25,490 | 29.917 |
 Mexico |
648,541 | 5.199 | 19,759 | 32.823 |
 Iran |
631,272.27 | 7.721 | 29,101 | 21.692 |
 United States of America |
597,585 | 1.823 | 20,963 | 28.507 |
 Bangladesh |
586,608.69 | 3.552 | 31,259 | 18.766 |
 Spain |
516,520 | 11.07 | 16,570 | 31.172 |
 Egypt |
453,413 | 4.651 | 16,827 | 26.946 |
 Morocco |
450,041.1 | 12.942 | 11,647 | 38.64 |
 Pakistan |
398,986.67 | 1.976 | 23,256 | 17.156 |
 France |
322,500 | 4.792 | 13,590 | 23.731 |
 Honduras |
278,977.68 | 30.955 | 5,179 | 53.867 |
 Australia |
226,022 | 9.023 | 6,584 | 34.329 |
 South Korea |
194,152.64 | 3.76 | 4,569 | 42.493 |
 Venezuela |
141,573.32 | 4.448 | 6,434 | 22.004 |
 Japan |
136,312.19 | 1.078 | 5,603 | 24.328 |
 Indonesia |
117,793.81 | 0.444 | 7,039 | 16.734 |
 Tunisia |
108,598.74 | 9.488 | 10,292 | 10.552 |
 Azerbaijan |
87,175.3 | 8.807 | 4,690 | 18.587 |
 North Korea |
82,451.94 | 3.219 | 7,562 | 10.903 |
 Iraq |
81,873 | 2.081 | 5,035 | 16.261 |
 Argentina |
81,150.26 | 1.824 | 5,170 | 15.696 |
 Colombia |
71,606.43 | 1.434 | 4,740 | 15.107 |
 Greece |
65,430 | 6.076 | 2,810 | 23.285 |
 Jordan |
64,757 | 6.329 | 1,643 | 39.414 |
 Ukraine |
58,870 | 1.393 | 10,800 | 5.451 |
 Taiwan |
58,261 | 2.471 | 4,527 | 12.87 |
 Costa Rica |
58,202 | 11.633 | 2,561 | 22.726 |
 Syria |
55,478 | 3.034 | 2,510 | 22.103 |
 South Sudan |
54,722.9 | 4.441 | 2,432 | 22.501 |
 Portugal |
52,940 | 5.144 | 1,860 | 28.462 |
 Saudi Arabia |
52,903.87 | 1.583 | 2,538 | 20.845 |
 Albania |
52,062.3 | 18.138 | 1,721 | 30.251 |
 Cuba |
49,050.75 | 4.371 | 6,364 | 7.708 |
 Cameroon |
47,284.72 | 1.987 | 5,007 | 9.444 |
 Oman |
46,964 | 9.372 | 1,675 | 28.038 |
 Dominican Republic |
44,939.44 | 4.377 | 1,517 | 29.624 |
 Sudan |
40,536.57 | 0.994 | 1,718 | 23.595 |
 Chile |
38,366.78 | 2.183 | 2,895 | 13.253 |
 Mali |
37,499 | 1.963 | 2,547 | 14.723 |
 Yemen |
34,514.54 | 1.194 | 3,207 | 10.762 |
 Paraguay |
32,040.1 | 4.543 | 8,221 | 3.897 |
 Romania |
30,910 | 1.583 | 2,590 | 11.934 |
 Niger |
30,646.21 | 1.428 | 1,210 | 25.327 |
 Bulgaria |
29,490 | 4.183 | 2,790 | 10.57 |
 Senegal |
28,378.74 | 1.805 | 3,081 | 9.211 |
 Peru |
27,050.26 | 0.866 | 1,510 | 17.914 |
 Libya |
26,609.76 | 4.112 | 1,752 | 15.188 |
 Sri Lanka |
24,308 | 1.134 | 2,324 | 10.46 |
 Israel |
23,980 | 2.692 | 1,228 | 19.528 |
 Ecuador |
16,878.61 | 0.989 | 1,599 | 10.556 |
 Lebanon |
15,944.01 | 2.617 | 1,965 | 8.114 |
 Laos |
15,932.93 | 2.289 | 1,307 | 12.19 |
 South Africa |
13,684 | 0.237 | 1,476 | 9.271 |
 Hungary |
13,610 | 1.393 | 490 | 27.776 |
 Georgia |
10,700 | 2.869 | 400 | 26.75 |
 Canada |
10,351 | 0.278 | 395 | 26.205 |
 Philippines |
8,626.99 | 0.081 | 1,321 | 6.531 |
 Moldova |
6,807 | 1.917 | 1,231 | 5.53 |
 Palestinian Territories |
6,697.74 | 1.472 | 157 | 42.661 |
 Cyprus |
5,500 | 6.434 | 140 | 39.286 |
 Croatia |
4,980 | 1.188 | 170 | 29.294 |
 United Arab Emirates |
4,471.08 | 0.469 | 131 | 34.13 |
 Jamaica |
3,844 | 1.409 | 230 | 16.713 |
 Panama |
3,536.41 | 0.85 | 2,698 | 1.311 |
 Haiti |
3,408.61 | 0.307 | 242 | 14.085 |
 New Zealand |
3,349.23 | 0.683 | 231 | 14.499 |
 El Salvador |
2,938.66 | 0.442 | 118 | 24.904 |
 Guinea |
2,738.98 | 0.23 | 272 | 10.07 |
 Qatar |
2,642 | 1.078 | 94 | 28.106 |
 Uruguay |
2,349.55 | 0.67 | 114 | 20.61 |
 Montenegro |
2,258.51 | 3.629 | 81 | 27.883 |
 Malta |
1,790 | 3.763 | 0 | ∞ |
 Bahrain |
1,716 | 1.147 | 33 | 52 |
 Kuwait |
1,155 | 0.273 | 31 | 37.258 |
 Macedonia |
1,147.95 | 0.553 | 57 | 20.139 |
 Barbados |
1,135.13 | 3.964 | 48 | 23.649 |
 Austria |
1,000 | 0.113 | 30 | 33.333 |
 Belize |
871 | 2.2 | 65 | 13.4 |
 Namibia |
670.92 | 0.278 | 70 | 9.585 |
 Solomon Islands |
587.12 | 0.88 | 33 | 17.792 |
 Zimbabwe |
449.24 | 0.03 | 28 | 16.044 |
 Grenada |
406 | 3.929 | 24 | 16.917 |
 Slovenia |
300 | 0.145 | 10 | 30 |
 Poland |
300 | 0.008 | 0 | ∞ |
 Slovakia |
250 | 0.046 | 20 | 12.5 |
 Djibouti |
191.44 | 0.182 | 8 | 23.93 |
 Fiji |
57.4 | 0.065 | 5 | 11.48 |
 Switzerland |
16 | 0.002 | 10 | 1.6 |
 Antigua and Barbuda |
7.76 | 0.09 | 1 | 7.76 |
Top Melon Producing Countries by Share
- China dominates with a substantial 47.6% of global production, highlighting its pivotal role in the industry.
- India's share is 5.07%, reflecting its considerable contribution within the top producers.
- Turkey holds 4.75% of the global melon market, underscoring its importance.
- Kazakhstan makes up 4.64%, indicating significant output from this region.
- Even though Canada's share is relatively small at 0.035%, it plays an essential part in North America’s melon production landscape.
